is a unique island just two hours away from Athens nestled in the Cycladics. Known for its lush green hills, waterfalls and hiking trails but also its stunning beaches and clear waters - it’s a true example of an all year around destination. Being the second largest Cycladic island, means there are endless coves, villages and corners one can discover. Petres has been given its name from the local stone found on the island.

ANDROS

Graffiti artwork on a concrete staircase leading down to the sea, with a coastal cliff and Greek flag in the background.
Clear ocean water meets a pebble beach shoreline.
Sunlight shining through a wooden and woven bamboo shade, creating striped shadows on a white wall.
A rocky beach with clear water and small cabins built into the rocks, under a bright blue sky.

In Ancient times Andros was once named Hydroussa (with abundant waters), Unlike the dry terrains of the neighbouring islands, Andros is home to numerous natural springs such as ‘Menites’ where history claims the water once gushed from the ancient Temple of Dionysus through the marble lion head statues. Similarly near Achla one can refresh themselves in the flowing hidden waterfall all year around.

GREEN

A stone fountain with a lion's head spout, from which water flows, set against a mossy, green shrub background.
Close-up of white stairs with a minimalist design against a smooth white background.
Interior of a ship's lounge area with black chairs and round tables, large windows showing a sunset over water, and a dark ceiling with recessed lights.
A narrow street with stone pavement, flanked by white and beige buildings. A woman standing near the water's edge looking back, with a dog nearby. In the background, there is a body of water and hills under a light evening sky.

Andros’ long time maritime tradition made the island home to great shipping families, allowing itself to refrain from mass tourism. The island’s rich history shines through the neoclassical mansions and marble paved streets of Chora emitting a quiet elegance.

The rich cultural heritage can also be experienced through the museums and art spaces that highlight internationally acclaimed artists, local traditions & historical finds, such as the Museum of Contemporary Art of the Vasilis & Elisa Goulandris Foundation, the Archaeological Museum of Andros and the Maritime Museum. Worth noting that every summer the open air theatre hosts the Andros International Festival where Greece’s top directors and creatives celebrate the arts.

CULTURE

Close-up of a modern sign with wooden letters mounted on metal rods on a textured off-white wall, with a clear blue sky in the background.
A bronze sculpture of a young woman with short, wavy hair wearing a headband, dressed in a long, flowing dress with exposed shoulders, standing on a white pedestal against a plain white wall.
A stairway leading down to a body of water, flanked by white buildings with red-tiled roofs, with hills in the background at sunset.

Locals often refer to Andros as ‘the Rock’ due to its mountainous terrain and rocky coastline. With an area of 374 square kilometers and the highest peak rising to 1000m, there is extensive land to discover. Across the island there is a network of over 300km of historic footpaths which once connected villages, monasteries & beaches.

Today, with the support of local initiatives such as the non profit ‘Andros Routes’ around 230km of these ancient trails have been recorded, maintained and marked in order to develop sustainable tourism that respects the environment. Endless paths across the island can be uncovered through the year, with each trail bringing new experiences depending on the season.. 

HIKING

View of a grassy hillside with wildflowers and bushes, leading to a coastline with the ocean in the distance under a clear blue sky.
A scenic walking trail through a lush, green area with a small stone bridge covered in vines and foliage, surrounded by dense trees.

  • ‘Is this Greece's undiscovered island?'

    CondeNast Traveller 

  • ‘Idyllic scenery is just part of the appeal of a break that is also about sustainability, meeting locals and maintaining paths’

    The Guardian

  • ‘Its low-key charm, unpretentious beach clubs (not a white daybed in sight), amazing hospitality and azure coves had us under its spell.’

    Vogue Magazine

  • ‘My favourite place on earth’

    Conde Nast’s Global Editor in Chief Melinda Stevens

  • “Philoxenia, or hospitality, is at the heart of everything on this island.” - Listed among the top 52 'most cherished' places in the world

    The New York Times

Discover the Villas
Close-up of a textured, natural stone surface with various shades of green, gray, and brown, featuring swirling patterns and layered mineral formations.
Weathered grey and white wooden planks arranged vertically.
Close-up of a weathered metal surface with rust and peeling paint.